Chapter 1957

Suddenly, a blur passed in front of him, and he felt a warm hand supporting his back, one hand gripping his arm. “Careful!” Grant looked up in surprise, meeting a pair of clear, bright eyes. He felt his heart skip a beat. Bella mustered her strength and wheeled him back onto level ground. As she leaned over him, a few strands of her hair brushed against his face. Grant clenched his jaw and smiled wryly. “I really have to thank you, Ms. Thompson. If not for you, I would be staying here tonight too.” “It’s nothing. I did what anyone would do.” Bella lowered her eyes, nudging a pebble away with her toe. “Your wheel must have been caught on a stone. That was really dangerous. Why isn’t Ms. Clarice with you?” “I’m heading back to Meridan soon and wanted to visit my sister before leaving. I was just in the café next to the hospital, buying coffee for the doctors and nurses taking care of my sister. Clarice stepped into the supermarket nearby, so I was just waiting by myself. That’s wh